Novavax, Inc.
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INDUCING IMMUNE RESPONSES AGAINST CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for treating or preventing bacterial infection. In particular, the methods and compositions are directed towards C. difficile infection. In particular aspects, the compositions are vaccines containing multimeric polypeptides containing portions of multiple toxins from bacteria. The polypeptides induce effective immune responses thus treating or preventing infection.